I'm trying to figure out the differences between a CT chest scan and an MRI chest scan. What are they each used for, and which one is supposed to be more accurate? I'm a bit anxious about the whole thing and would love some clarity on what each one might be best suited for.

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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CT for soft tissues , MRI is more for nerve related conditions

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I recently had an x-ray done because of the pandemic situation we're in right now. Could you take a look at the x-ray and let me know if there's anything concerning? I'm not having any breathing issues, but I want to make sure everything looks okay.

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

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I'm a bit confused about something that came up in my chest X-ray report. It mentions "anterior left 4th and right 3rd bifid ribs." The doctor didn't really elaborate and just mentioned that it's normal, but I'm still curious. Could this affect my health in any way, or is it something I shouldn't worry about? Would love to get a little more insight on what this means.

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I'm wondering if it's safe for my 16-year-old daughter to get a chest x-ray. I know she's been advised to have one, but I'm concerned about how appropriate it is for her age. Should we be worried about any risks or try to avoid the x-ray altogether?

if compulsory then you can take

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